On the way back, Jiang Hao drove silently, and Qiao Xinwei sat quietly and knowingly. She did not dare to tell her parents-in-law that Jiang Hao had arranged Xiao Tianai to stay in the army's guest house. He did not tell her, and she did not dare to say anything.
explain.
There was little traffic on the road, and the streetlights on both sides kept moving backwards. Qiao Xinwei looked at his solemn profile, one bright and then dark, one bright and one dark.
After a long time, Jiang Hao suddenly said: "You think I'm funny, don't you? You are like my mother, you think I'm stupid, don't you?"
Listening to his sad and hoarse voice, Qiao Xinwei suddenly felt so distressed, just like she felt when she opened the door and saw Ji Xiaohai and Sun Rongxuan hugging each other naked. She felt sorry for herself at that time,
I also feel sorry for Jiang Hao now.
She shook her head and said, "No, I didn't think so. Mom definitely didn't mean it. She did it for your own good."
Jiang Hao chuckled to himself and said mockingly: "You don't need to comfort me. I claim to be smart in vain. In the end, I was the one who got screwed. But I still don't quite believe she would be like this."
Do, I’m so stupid, ugh.”
This was the first time she saw Jiang Hao's frustrated and unconfident look. She held his hand and said sincerely: "It's okay for you to understand her now. I'll help you in the future, but you have to be careful. I think
"She must have learned a lesson this time..." She thought for a moment and then said, "Maybe she just wants to save you too much, because she loves you so much and doesn't want to lose you, so she doesn't hesitate to use you."
Jiang Hao held her hand with his backhand and held it tightly with his fingers. He said apologetically: "I'm sorry because she made you sad so many times."
Qiao Xinwei pursed her lips and said coquettishly: "Hmm, it's okay, it's not many times. The important thing is that she didn't break us up even though she used so many methods. That's okay. I don't blame her."
Jiang Hao's mood suddenly brightened. Yes, the important thing is that this did not affect their relationship. The bumpy road will only make them understand each other better and make them closer. He turned the steering wheel and drove the car
When he reached the roadside, he braked and the car stopped. He pulled her over, held her face and kissed her hard.
"Oh, can't you go home and kiss me again?"
"No, shush, be good..."
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Shen Dahai never expected that before he could do anything, this self-proclaimed cellist would stumble. Well, don't blame him for trying to make up for it. The concert venue on the top floor of Bolan Hotel must be
It's going to change hands, and this time, he wants to support an obedient money tree.
The turmoil raged for three days in a row. In only three days, Xiao Tianai, who was loved by thousands of people, was brought back to her original form. Her advertising endorsements, public service announcements, charities, as well as her commercial performances and her concerts
, have been suspended indefinitely, and her net worth has plummeted, even lower than before returning to China.
This is the reality of this society. When everyone is prosperous, everyone clings to them, but when they climb high and fall, they stay away. Xiaonan's cell phone keeps ringing, and two-thirds of the calls she receives are about previously negotiated business deals.
Acting was rejected.
"Director Zhang, how could you do this? Didn't you agree that you paid half of the money... What, don't want it anymore? Hey, hey, hey..."
"Boss Chen, tomorrow's performance is cancelled? Why, well, why is it cancelled...Hey, boss Chen, we have something to say, but you are just adding insult to injury."
"President Shen, we have signed a three-year contract. You can't stop just when you say... Okay, okay, we understand what you said, but how can we take back this place? If it is taken back, where will we live?... Hey, hey, you bastard and dishonest guy, how could you do this!"
Xiao Tianai stayed alone in her room practicing the piano. Xiaonan's pleading could not be stopped outside, and her heart could not calm down. Even when she listened to the sound of the cello, her heart was beating in panic.
"Xiao Nan, Xiao Nan, come in, I have something to tell you."
Xiaonan opened the door and came in. She smiled bitterly and said, "Did I disturb you? Then I'll go outside and talk."
"No, come here." Xiao Tianai took out a check, "Here, this is to thank you for accompanying me and taking care of me and taking care of everything for me. It's not much, just two hundred thousand. I hope you don't think it's too little. .”
Xiaonan stayed on the spot, knowing that this was Xiao Tianai's last remaining savings, "This...Sister Tianai, you can keep it for yourself, I usually get your salary."
Xiao Tianai smiled calmly and said: "Take it, I know your boyfriend is still waiting for you in the UK, take this money, you go there early, I won't go to your wedding, there are no others, I I wish you a long life together."
"But, you..."
"You don't have to worry about me. I used to take good care of myself when I was alone. Now that I don't have a job, I have no income, and I can't pay you a salary. Don't worry, I am also a city dweller after all. My dead parents left me an old house, and I can live there, it’s clean and safe.”
"real?"
"Of course it's true. You don't have to deal with those people for me. You go to Bolan today to help me pack my clothes, and then prepare to go back to England." She lied, and everyone thought she was five years ago. After committing suicide, the house her parents left behind no longer exists, and she has nothing here.
The storm gradually subsided. After Xu Feng withdrew, no media reporter dared to continue to follow up. The era of Xiao Tianai no longer exists. No matter whether she had an affair with the married senior official or not, no one would pursue it anymore because no one Dare to offend powerful people for a piece of worthless news.
Xiao Tianai has completely become a passerby. After falling from such a high position, she is not even as good as a passerby.
"Hey, Hao, is it convenient for you to come over now?"
Jiang Hao was reading documents in the office. If he wanted to go there, it would only take a few steps. "I'm busy. If you have anything, you can tell me on the phone."
Xiao Tianai deeply felt his indifference. She smiled lightly and said, "Ah Hao, I thought you would not do it even if everyone in the world abandoned me. But, it turns out that I was wrong. You are just like them."
Jiang Hao frowned. He didn't want to say anything more, "If you're okay, I'll hang up."
Xiao Tianai held his breath to suppress his grief, and said gently: "Can you do me one last favor?"
"you say."
"I have nothing now, and Xiao Nan has returned to the UK. Living in a guest house for a long time is not an option. I want to find my original house."
Jiang Hao hesitated, but still agreed, "Okay."
If Xiao Tianai wants to get back her original house, she must first restore her household registration. She cannot do it with her own ability, so she can only ask Jiang Hao for help. However, the capital is developing at a rapid pace, and the house five years ago has long been demolished and rebuilt. There are also shadows.
But Jiang Hao has his own way.
A few days later, Xiao Tianai received the news of moving. When she saw Jiang Hao again, she almost shed tears.
"Why, there are only so many things?" Jiang Hao looked at her luggage, two small boxes and a cello.
"Well, useless things are garbage, and bringing them is unnecessary." Thinking back, he sighed endlessly, "I won't have to perform, wear a dress, or put on makeup. Those things were all left in the hotel and I didn't bring them out at all."
Jiang Hao also thought, "As long as you want to leave." With that, he picked up his suitcase and walked out.
"Ah Hao..." Xiao Tianai stopped him. She knew him. Something must have happened to make his attitude change drastically. "What happened? Why are you so cold to me?"
Jiang Hao turned his back to her, "I'll take the luggage down first and then pick you up."
He ignored him and walked away. After these days, his anger had faded a lot. He would help where he should, but if he was close, there was no need.
When they turned back, Xiao Tianai had already pushed the wheelchair out by herself. The cello was placed flat in front of her. She pressed the cello with one hand and turned the wheel with the other, moving forward awkwardly and slowly. At that moment, Jiang Hao felt deeply moved.
Guilt, no matter how calculating she is, what's the use? She can't even live a normal life. How can he feel at ease when he sees her in such difficulty?
"Here I go..." He immediately stepped forward, picked up the cello, and carried it on his back. He held the handle with both hands and pushed the wheelchair steadily. "Do you need me to call a nanny for you?"
Xiao Tianai declined politely, "No, I can take care of myself in life. Xiaonan just helped me with my work, and now I have no more work."
"Shall I help you find a job? A more relaxed clerical job, not far from home."
"Thank you, but now I want to take a rest and wait until I adjust."
"It's up to you. Anyway, I still say the same thing. If you need any help, just come to me."
"Aren't you going to ignore me?"
Jiang Hao remained silent and concentrated on pushing the wheelchair.
"Ah Hao, tell me what happened, otherwise you wouldn't have left me when I needed you most and told me!"
"You really want to know?"
"you say."
Jiang Hao took a deep breath and said only one sentence, "Xu Feng has told me everything."
Xiao Tianai was startled, her face suddenly turned pale, she was speechless, she only felt a tightness and pain in her chest.
Jiang Hao got in the car and drove all the way to a community. It was a house he bought a few years ago for the purpose of marrying her. It had been vacant since she left, and he had almost forgotten about it. At that time, this house was still brand new.
The community is now a semi-old community, but supermarkets, shops, hospitals, subways, etc. are all available, making travel very convenient.
I bought it for her back then, and now it has come true.
Jiang Hao opened the door and saw that the house was clean and tidy inside. The 100-square-meter house was very spacious. Yesterday, he specially hired a cleaner to clean it and put in new curtains. All the appliances had been opened and nothing was broken.
"Your original house can't be found, so you can live here. If you see what else needs to be bought here, and whether the appliances are broken or if they are inconvenient, you can tell me."
Xiao Tianai was so moved that she had no idea that Jiang Hao had arranged so thoughtfully for her, "Ah Hao, thank you, I don't know what to say. I'm sorry about Xu Feng, I..."